The Spectacular Spencer Gray
Written by Deb Fitzpatrick
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Spencer Gray is just an ordinary kid, but he manages to get into some pretty extraordinary situations. When Spencer stumbles on a sinister operation in the bush, his life goes into overdrive – midnight rescue missions, super-endangered animals, hair-raising adventures. To survive, Spencer will need to pull off something spectacular.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
'... a fast paced, addictive read ... avid readers will love the intrigue and flawlessly written characters, and more reluctant readers won't be able to resist the action-packed capers of Spencer and his mates ... it’s the kind of story that can kick-start a love of reading.' Kids' Book Review
'... interesting and captivating ...' Jasleen, age 13, YARR-A
'It's refreshing to come across a book which is fun but touches on serious subjects, is laconic but allows the reader to learn something ... [an] involving read featuring an unlikely hero and the adventure that awaits in the great outdoors.' The Bookshelf Gargoyle
'Young readers will easily identify with Spencer, his friends and his escapades ...' Magpies
'Deb Fitzpatrick’s Spencer Gray books are engaging and full of adventure, with a protagonist who uses courage and ingenuity to get out of the most extraordinary of situations ...' writingWA
'... an action-packed story with extremely relatable characters, a strong focus on the plight of endangered animals and a dramatic plot filled with adventure.' ReadPlus
'[The Spectacular Spencer Gray] offers a great way to learn about endangered species and the risks they face, as well as the actions that are being taken to protect them.’ Reading Time
Properties
| ISBN |
9781925164671 (Paperback)
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| Formats |
B Format
(198 x 130mm)
(Paperback)
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| Categories |
Great Big Book Read Books
Fiction for Middle Readers Children's ebooks |
| Publisher | Fremantle Press |
| Edition | 1st |
| Publication Year | 2017 |
| Pages | 168 |
| Rights | World |
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Deb Fitzpatrick
Deb Fitzpatrick lives and works in Fremantle, as a freelance editor and writer. Deb wrote 90 packets of instant noodles while living in a shack in the cloud forest of Costa Rica, and Have you seen Ally Queen? while backpacking through South America. She wrote The Amazing Spencer Gray at a café in South Fremantle. Deb has a Master of Arts (Creative Writing) from UWA and teaches professional writing and editing at Curtin University. Read more
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